By early 2007 there will be more than 25 rated CDFIs. Getting rated shows investors and funders that you are willing to allow an in-depth, objective, third-party analysis of your CDFI and be transparent to investors and funders. You can use your CARS™ rating to market your CDFI on your website, and with funders and investors. Most rated CDFIs have found that the CARS™ process itself, while rigorous, helped management and the board understand the CDFIs strengths and current challenges, and improve performance.

Join the CARS™ pipeline now to indicate your willingness to be rated; we will work with you to schedule the ratings process at a mutually agreeable time.

To read more about CARS™ click here.